Armed Security Officer - Transit

Allied Universal; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer - Transit to safeguard Denver's RTD transit system, including bus routes, light rail, and major hubs. The role requires calm, effective communication and teamwork in a dynamic public environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years in law enforcement, military, or private armed security, with a valid license as required. Competitive benefits and structured pay progression are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Minimum of three years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Excellent communication skills; able to write clear incident reports.
• Able to complete all range qualifications and functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information.
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle.
• Preserve order and enforce rules, regulations, and site directives.
• Maintain proficiency in protective equipment, restraints, and weapons.
• Greet guests and employees; escort visitors and contractors; secure ingress/egress and classified information.
• Follow post orders; report safety concerns and incidents via written/verbal communication.
• Respond to alarms and act as first responder; provide first aid as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

We’re seeking highly dependable and professional Armed Security Officer - Transitto protect the RTD transit system across the Denver metro area. In this role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding passengers, employees, and property throughout bus routes, light rail stations, and major transit hubs.

Location: Denver, CO

Pay: $25.00 an hour

Schedule: Flexible schedule necessary

Qualifications: Candidates must meet one of the following: 2 years of law enforcement experience, 1 year of active-duty military service, or 1 year of corrections experience. In lieu of this, candidates may qualify with 7 years of unarmed security experience, 3 years of armed security experience, or a minimum of 60 college credit hours.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with security or law enforcement backgrounds who are looking to advance their skills in a dynamic, public-facing environment. Success in this role requires the ability to remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and respond quickly to emerging situations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills, reliable attendance, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Structured pay progression opportunities tied to performance and tenure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information
• Preserve order and enforces rules, regulations, and directives for the viability of the site
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Greet guests and employees, assisting where appropriate; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress points, secure classified information
• Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders, reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and verbal communication; interact with client and/or other security personnel regarding order execution when appropriate
• Respond to and assesses security alarms or emergency alarms; act as a first responder in emergency situations and provide first aid as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement, military, or private armed security experience
• Minimum of 21 years of age (or higher if required by the state)
• Excellent communication skills; able to articulate and write clear and concise incident or situation reports
• Able to complete all range qualifications and functions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Associate's degree or higher In Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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